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Evaluation of Quality Measures for Point of Care Blood Glucose Testing at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Point of Care Testing (POCT) is defined as a type of laboratory testing that is done close to the patient as opposed to laboratory testing in the hospital’s main laboratory (Shaw, 2015). It is estimated that ... -
Evaluation of Radiation Protection (Knowledge, Attitude and Practices) and Radiation Side Effects Awareness Among Health Workers in Bungoma County Referral Health Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study background: There has been an increase in ionizing radiation producing diagnostic equipment in Kenya. While its use is highly beneficial in medical diagnosis, exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation to patients ... -
Evaluation of resistance to insecticides in the mosquito larvae of anopheles gambiae giles and its control by two microbial bacterial pathogens
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)In Kenya, rice is grown in two main areas under irrigation, at Ahera, i~ Nyanza Province near Kisumu and at Mwea-Tebere, in the Eastern Province near Embu town, Entomological, studies, carried out to assess the ... -
Evaluation of Rumen Microbiota and the Associated Milk Composition Profiles of Crossbred Dairy Cattle Using Novel Molecular Genetic Markers
(Uon, 2021)Dairy cow milk is both economically and nutritionally important to humans. Diet has been termed as the main driving force toward differences in milk production and composition. The effectiveness with which ruminants convert ... -
Evaluation of Selected Surface Active Agents in the Dissolution of Griseofulvin Granules Prepared by Hot Melt Granulation
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Poor aqueous solubility presents a major formulation challenge for many active pharmaceutical ingredients. The use of surface-active agents is a common strategy to address poor drug solubility. Griseofulvin ... -
Evaluation of some factors involved in heterosexual transmission of Human Immunodeficiency amongst spouses seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 1988)Between February and October 1993 (inclusive) 120 HIV-infected persons (index cases) were enrolled into the study at the Kenyatta National Hospital to determine behaviours associated with acquisition of HIV-infection ... -
Evaluation Of The Antidiabetogenic Effects Of The Freeze-Dried Extracts Of Rotheca Myricoides On Type 2 Diabetes In An Animal Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder essentially characterized by alterations in lipid metabolism, insulin resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. Rotheca myricoides (Hochst.) Steane & Mabb is a plant ... -
Evaluation of the antimalarial properties and safety profile of a polyherbal product (NEFANG)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The emerging resistance of Plasmodium species to currently available antimalarials remains a public health concern and necessitates the need to develop new, effective, safe and affordable drugs. Compounds ... -
An evaluation of the Cardiotropic effects of organic and freeze dried extracts ofacacia Nilotica(L.) wild Ex. Delile roots
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Evaluation of the clinical learning experiences among undergraduate nursing students at the University of Nairobi school of nursing
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)In today,s challenging world,the nurses' active participation in planning the care of patients is vital.Nursing education today must prepare nurses for the future,as health care is dynamic,non-static,and constantly in a ... -
An evaluation of the educational programme of Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1989)The main objective of this study was to compare the knowledge. attitudes. ,and practices of mothers and health workers exposed to the educational programme of the Breastfeeding Information Group (BIG) with those who ... -
Evaluation of the effect of khat (Catha edulis) Forsk on spatial learning and memory in CBA mice using the Morris water maze task
(Department of Medical Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) is a psychoactive plant commonly used in East Africa, horn of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Its effects are mainly modulated through the dopaminergic system similar to amphetamines. Psychoactive ... -
An evaluation of the effect of Lopinavir/Ritonavir on serum uric-acid and Aldose reductase activity in Sprague Dawley rats
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Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Transfusion Fluids Prepared At The Sterile Preparation Unit In Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 1984)Transfusion fluids are parenteral solutions injected in relatively large volumes to restore the caloric or electrolytic balance of the body. They are introduced directly into the venous system or very rarely by ... -
An evaluation of the empirical diagnosis of pneumocystis pneumonia at Kenyatta national hospital
(2008)Objectives: To evaluate the empirical diagnoses of PCP made at Kenyatta National Hospital. Design: A case series of 54 patients, seen at the Kenyatta Hospital over 12 weeks. Setting: General medical wards of Kenyatta ... -
Evaluation of the frequently performed urological procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital from 15th July 2004 to 15th January 2005
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Th is st lid y was des igned to assess the most Ircq ucnt Iy performed urologicu I procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent a ... -
Evaluation of the Golden Proportion, Recurring Esthetic Dental Proportion and the Golden Percentage in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: One of the aims of Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry in the 21st century is to ensure maintenance of symmetrical proportions between the widths of maxillary anterior teeth during replacement of missing teeth ... -
Evaluation of the impact of family planning programmes on fertility in Kenya: An application of prevalence model
(Population Studies And Research, 1991)A lot of family planning programmes have been set up by the Government and other Organizations in the Country, hence the need to evaluate the impact of these programmes on fertility. This is the major objective of this ... -
Evaluation of the informal caregiver burden in the care of stroke patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Stroke is the second major cause of disability after dementia globally. In sub-Saharan Africa the incidence is increasing and occurring at even younger ages. Most stroke survivors return home after discharge ... -
Evaluation of the length of stay of patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital Theatres Post-Anaesthesia care unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background- Prolonged length of stay in P ACU leads to patient congestion in the unit; this has been linked to delay in the handing over of new admissions to the P ACU nurses and delay of the anaesthesia team in starting ...